The 2025 Safari Rally promises an exhilarating experience with the introduction of two new stages, Chief Executive Officer Charles Gacheru has revealed. During a tour of the course in Naivasha, Gacheru stated, “We’ve added two fresh stages—a 5km shakedown at Camp Moran and an 8km race at Morendat Farm—to enhance the thrill for fans and…
Sebastian Coe has unveiled his vision for IOC leadership, promising bold reforms on female sport, governance and commercial opportunities ahead of elections. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe is set to present his vision for the future of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne on Thursday, as he bids to succeed Thomas Bach as the…
Raila Odinga seeing off DRC President H.E. Felix Tshisekedi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. [File, Standard] President William Ruto yesterday assembled the heads of the East African Community (EAC) to discuss the escalating conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Under immense foreign pressure, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda…
The government has dismissed reports by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) that at least 82 people have been abducted or forcibly disappeared since June 2024. Speaking on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the figures released by KNCHR were exaggerated and not based on official government records. “As the…
President William Ruto and Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a high-level meeting in Cairo on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, to discuss a range of issues aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and advancing regional peace. Ruto later revealed key details of the discussions in a statement shared on social media, shedding light on the agreements…
President William Ruto has underscored the importance of strong trade ties between Kenya and Egypt during his State Visit to Cairo on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. In a meeting with Egyptian President Abdelfattah Elsisi at the Headquarters of the Presidency in Cairo, Ruto lauded the long-standing diplomatic relationship between the two countries.. “Kenya and Egypt…
Parliament session during a Special Parliamentary Sitting. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] A battle to force Members of Parliament to pay Sh1.04 billion tax waived for their cars has landed in court. Lawyer Roy Mwamba, in his case before the High Court, said that MPs sneaked in a law shielding themselves from paying taxes to beat a judgment…
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) suffered a setback after a High Court of Kenya sitting at Garissa nullified the census for three counties- Mandera, Wajir and Garissa. In a statement shared by the Judiciary on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the court established that KNBS failed to uphold fundamental data integrity standards, leading to inaccurate…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged African leaders to prioritise peaceful endeavours as a means of bettering the lives of civilians. Speaking at the ongoing inaugural East Africa Region Global Health Security summit on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Kenyatta pointed out the need for Africans and East African region in particular, to devote to measures…
When Fred Matiang’i, then Education CS had a conversation with William Ruto, then Deputy President during the Africa Tech Challenge (ATC) Award ceremony held at Villa Rosa Kempiski on Oct 25, 2026. [File, Standard] Jubilee party has announced a plan to support former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s presidential bid in the 2027 General Election….
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to deliver a keynote address at the ongoing inaugural East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit which kicked off on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. In a statement on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Uhuru, who is currently in Mombasa, said the summit provides a learning opportunity to share actionable strategies…
2025 WRC Safari Rally is expected to be a thrilling edition with new stages, a fresh Nairobi start and a strong sustainability focus. The 2025 WRC Safari Rally in Kenya is going to be an unforgettable spectacle, packed with innovations, fresh stages, and a heightened focus on sustainability. As the third round in an expanded…
Former Cabinet Secretary for Gender and Affirmative Action Aisha Jumwa was on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 received at the Kenya Roads Boards offices as she officially started her role as the chairperson of the board. Jumwa, who was graced by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davies Chirchir, is set to start her three-year tenure amid…
Former nominated Senator Wilson Sossion has dismissed the nonstop verbal attacks by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting President William Ruto. Speaking on Citizen TV on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Sossion claimed that individuals aiming to tarnish the government’s reputation and advance their own agendas are driving the criticism against Ruto and his administration. Sossion,…
Former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza has promised the prudent use of resources after she was appointed to chair a task force to end the rising cases of femicide. Speaking during a live TV show on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Baraza said that Kenyans’ concerns about the need for accountability in the use of resources…